This is a remote position, however candidates must be based in the Greater Phoenix Arizona Area. The Partner Technical Lead (PTL) is a senior technical enablement resource aligned to a defined set of channel partners within an assigned region. This role is focused on developing, enabling, and influencing partner technical communities , ensuring partners are equipped to lead with NetApp solutions independently. The PTL does not function as a direct sales engineer or primary customer-facing resource . Instead, the role partners closely with Partner Managers and partner technical leadership to build NetApp mindshare, technical competency, and long-term partner capability across the NetApp portfolio. Success in this role is driven by partner engagement, technical readiness, and alignment to partner goals , rather than direct sales execution.